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1965 Map of Murtaugh

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Murtaugh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Murtaugh sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the agricultural plains meet the dramatic canyon of the Snake River. This 1965 survey (updated through 1992) captures a complex water management system vital to the Magic Valley, featuring the Twin Falls Canal, the Milner Ditch, and Murtaugh Lake. The topography shifts from the level irrigation fields surrounding the High School to the prominent rise of Hansen Butte and the deep drainage of Dry Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several specific landmarks, including Artesian City and its nearby Artesian Substation, as well as the Bower Cemetery and a second Cemetery further south. Along the river, the map identifies Caldron Linn, a significant natural landmark. The transition between Twin Falls and Cassia counties is clearly delineated, marking the boundaries of these farming and ranching communities.